100% Non-Toxic & Biodegradable

Our water beads (Orbeez) are fun, versatile, educational and they look absolutely stunning. They can be used for home decor, school projects, table centrepieces, vases, gardening, or just some good old fashioned crafty fun. Super-absorbent water beads are often referred to as “Orbeez”, “crystal soil” and “polymer beads”. Essentially they are all the same thing, a small hydrogel that can absorb up to 99.8% of liquid. The main differences between beads found on the market are their initial size and synthetic makeup. At Water Beads Australia we only supply non-toxic and biodegradable polymer. Bulk water beads orders are also available.

Water beads (Orbeez) are about 100 times smaller than this when you receive them 🙂

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Leave beads in water for 8 hours and presto, your magic water beads are ready.

What are water beads (Orbeez)?

Water beads (Orbeez) are a super-absorbent polymer, and ours are biodegradable, non-toxic and colourfast. They’re about the size of a pinhead when dry, and can expand up to 100 times their original size after absorbing water!

How do I use water beads (Orbeez)?

All our water beads come in 10g sachets. Simply soak the contents of one sachet in 1.5 L of water for roughly 8 hours – overnight is perfect – and voila! Your once tiny beads are now the size of marbles and are ready for use.

We love adding them to vases and centrepieces to create unique decor for the home, or events like weddings and birthday shindigs. There are other uses for water beads, though, such as adding them to your garden soil to assist with keeping your plants and flowers hydrated, or as a sensory tool for children.

Please note: Our product is not a toy. We recommend strict adult supervision should you choose to use water beads for sensory purposes with children, as they can be a serious choking hazard.

Can I order water beads in bulk?

Yes, bulk water beads orders are available in 300 gram packs, simply purchase the quantity that you require (there are 15,000 pieces per 300gram pack). If you need to purchase by the KG we can help you. Simply email us at admin@waterbeadsaustralia.com.au

Caution!:Some online shops suggest they have tens of thousands of beads in small packs (eg. 10grams) which is a blatant lie. They are trying to scam people. The most reliable way to purchase is by total weight.

Are "polymer balls" and "water beads" the same thing?

Yup. The water beads we know and love are commonly referred to as “Orbeez”, “polymer balls” and they are also known as “water crystals”, “water balls”, “gel balls”, “water marbles”, “crystal soil” and our personal favourite, “magic fairy beads”.

Are we really "Australia’s cheapest water beads"?

Yes, at the time of writing this we are not aware of any online shop based in Australia, that holds Australian stock with water beads cheaper than ours. And if you find a product at a cheaper price we’ll match it (please see T&C’s for price match details).

Can I get special pricing for my market stall?

Yes, you can get a special discount rate if you want to buy in bulk. We’re super friendly so just drop us a line at enquiries@waterbeadsaustralia.com.au and we’ll send you our bulk pricing specials.

What are the most popular colours?

Based purely on sales the colours that we ship most frequently are clear, purple, turquoise, blue, red and pink. However, the most beautiful colour in our opinion is turquoise – it looks absolutely stunning!

What shipping options do we have?

We send all orders via Australia Post. Choose from regular post at a flat rate of $2.00, or Express Post at a flat rate of $8.50. Place your order by 10am on a business day and it’ll be posted out the same day.

Are Orbeez® the same as water beads?

Yes, Orbeez® are a both registered brand that create polymer products, often referred to as water beads. At Water Beads Australia, Orbeez® are often requested by our customers but this specific brand is not available. We do however sell polymer products that have an identical appearance.

Where to buy Orbeez in Australia?

Wondering “Where to buy Orbeez in Australia?”. It’s a trivial question, dependant on your expectations. If you want packaging for Orbeez we suggest searching online for your nearest retailer. Otherwise, our water beads are fundamentally the same as Orbeez without the packaging.

Do you ship everywhere in Australia?

Yes, we certainly do! We ship nation wide, and regardless of your destination, regular post is always $2.00, and Express Post is $8.50.

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“Really happy with how easy and quick these were to order and they are so much fun to use”